The ongoing battle between commuter students for parking at UNM has claimed a new victim; nearby businesses. Business owners that used to turn a blind eye to students using their parking lots are finding that policing their grounds may be the only way to keep unlawful motorists from taking parking spaces normally reserved for their customers.
Associated Students of UNM has made a stance representing UNM undergraduates who feel their voice wasn’t heard before the Regents passed a2.5 percent tuition increase last month, as well as a and 10.5 percent fee increase for the 2016-2017 school year. Last week the undergraduate student government unanimously approved a resolution pushing for stronger communication between the student body and the Board of Regents. The legislation proposed that the student academic calendar be lined up with the Regent’s meetings to avoid future issues.
In February, Gov. Susana Martinez signed a piece oflegislationthat will make it easier for veterans and service members to earn college credit for the training they received in the military. Senate Bill 153, which the House and Senate unanimously approved, was sponsored by Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Rio Rancho. Brandt, a veteran himself, said in a press release that SB 153 will help veterans achieve credit towards a degree — whether a bachelor’s or graduate degree — rather than just earning credits towards courses that count as electives.
Action towards progress was the unofficial theme of New Mexico’s 2016 Anti-Racism Day, held in the Capitol’s Rotunda, on Wednesday. The celebration was proclaimed by Gov. Susanna Martinez earlier this year, and it was organized by the New Mexico Health Equity Working Group (NMHEWG), Senator Linda Lopez and Representative Javier Martinez.
Hakim Bellamy (left) bows his head while Rosalind Jones sings Amazing Grace Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 in the New Mexico Capitol's Rotunda during an Anti-Racism Day event.
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